Overview
The Shibaura SP2500 is a compact utility farm tractor powered by a 1.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 24.7 hp. This two-wheel drive model features an open operator station and a 12-speed synchromesh transmission providing 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. It is equipped with a Category I rear hitch capable of lifting 2976 lbs and a rear 540 PTO operating at 559 RPM at rated engine speed.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance Profile:
The unit is powered by a Shibaura J843 81.2 ci diesel engine that generates 24.7 hp at a rated speed of 2600 RPM.
Hitch and Lift Specifications:
A Category I rear hitch with position control provides a lift capacity of 2976 lbs, exceeding the tractor's listed weight of 1894 lbs.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout consists of a 12-speed synchromesh transmission, a dry disc clutch, manual steering, and a mechanical rear differential lock.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Shibaura |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 1.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.15 inches (84 x 80 mm) |
| Description | Shibaura J843 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 81.2 ci (1.3 L) |
| Power | 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh |
| Type | synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering / Mechanical drum brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 559@2600 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 70 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 37 inches (93 cm) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
| Height | 71.7 inches (182 cm) |
| Length | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Rear tread | 37.4 inches (94 cm) |
| Weight | 1894 lbs (859 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 inches (148 cm) |
| Width | 46.7 inches (118 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 1894 lbs (859 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 inches (148 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 |
References
| Description | SP Series published by Shibaura / SP 2500 - SP 2540 published by Shibaura-Paget |
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Variants
| SP2500 | 2WD |
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| SP2540 | 4WD |